St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-09-14
THAT BRIDGE CONTRACT.
Arguments on the Petition for an
Injunction---COur Notes.

Arguments on the Petition for an
In.junction---Court Notes.
The arguments in the hearing upon
the question of whether temporary
injunction should issue to restrain the
city and Contractor Stroebel from fur
Their proceedings in the uptown bridge
contract were resumed yesterday after
noon, and the case was submitted to
Judge Wilkin. 1t was Judge Flandrau's
SAY on behalf of the Taxpayers asso-
citation, and he produced the afidavits
of City Engineer Rundlett and Assist
ant City Engineer Munster and two
other engineers named Charles w.
tnat the Morse Bridge company's
bid was not only the lowest in fact, but it
was better in various ways and came
nearer the plans and specifications of
the city engineer. These affidayits
claimed that the bridge, constructed
under the Morse cOmpany'S bid, would
be sitter and liable to less vibration.
Judge Flandrau also raised the point
that the city bad not the authority to let
a contract involving over 5000 which APP
propriated money without two-thirds
vote. Should Judge Wilkin now issue
the temporary injunction the matter
be decided as to whether permanent
injunction should be granted.
COURT NOTES.
writ of mandamus was issued yesterday
to compel the city to execute municipal
deed for local improvements to Sarah G.
Manton. the relator. She claimed that her
Pleasant avenue property had been offered
Tor sale to satisfy certain judgments and as
sessments. Judge Smons has set the date
for the returning of the writ Sept. 81.
n,,F Of I'd
Brill will hear arguments in the controversy
between the city and the Milwaukee Railway
company over the railroads right to the levee
where its freight house is located. Messrs
Bigelow and Flandrau will appear for the
railway company and Messrs. Murray and
Horn for the city.
John E. MCGUIRE has assigned to Henry L.
Williams. The liabilities are said to be small
The assignment arose out Of a municipal
court case between George W. Nichols and
Mcclure.
E. D. Freeman sues Contractors Palmer and
Dunklee and their sureties Martin Brugge-
man and j. II. Bohrer for So, 25S.5O for ma
terial furnished for the Ducas street grading
contract.
The Minnesota Savings and Loan COM
pany has commenced mortgage foreclosure
proceedings against John B. Biron, and also
asks judgment for S759.92.
Judge Kelly has filed an order striking out
the answer and allowing Judgment for plain-
against Herold & Allen
Deputy Marshal Gus Beaulieu says he
never tasted a drop of liquor in his life, not
Wltnstandlng the statement of Commissioner
1itkin to the contrary.
Judge Simons overruled the demurrer to
the complaint yesterday i'll the case of Jo-
seph Rothwell against Charles w. Robinson
ct al.
Judge Kelly has filed an order allowing the
complaint to be amended in the case of John
Leidman against Eliza j. Woodward
The annual meeting of the State Sheriffs-
association will be held in the court house
tonight at O'Clock.
McLain & Haas have sued Andrew Holz-
heimer for 1913 to recover on a promissory
note.
William Cunningham sues Andrew Poshek
for $50 on an assigned promissory note
Sheriff Richter has purchased a new flag
for the court house.
County Commissioners.
The county commissioners held short